Summary - 8 FRANCIS LANE MAIDSTONE ME15 9EG
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Chain-free two-bed terrace with driveway and garden — affordable entry in Maidstone.
Chain-free freehold mid-terraced house with driveway and rear garden
Two bedrooms, lounge/diner, modern kitchen — compact, efficient layout
Fast broadband and very cheap council tax — low running costs
Close to several 'Good' primary and secondary schools and shops
Area shows high deprivation and above-average crime — consider location risk
Small plot and modest room sizes — limited outside space
Double glazing installed before 2002; property built 1976–82 — budget for updates
Suitable for first-time buyers or investors; refurbishment potential
This mid-terraced two-bedroom home on Francis Lane is a compact, chain-free freehold offering with off-street parking and a rear garden. Positioned for easy access to local schools, shops and public transport, it suits a first-time buyer or investor seeking a low-entry property in Maidstone. Broadband is fast and council tax is very cheap, supporting affordable ongoing costs.
Internally the layout is traditional and efficient: lounge/diner, modern kitchen, two bedrooms and a family bathroom across two floors. The kitchen is described as modern and bright; room sizes are small-to-medium which makes the house manageable for a starter household or rentable to professionals.
Notable negatives are the neighbourhood context and maintenance considerations. The area profile shows high deprivation and above-average crime, and the plot is small. Double glazing appears to pre-date 2002 and the build (1976–82) suggests buyers should budget for updates or checks (services, insulation, timber-frame assumptions). These factors affect mortgageability, ongoing running costs and resale expectations.
At the asking price of £220,000 this property offers clear value for buyers comfortable with a compact home in a challenged area or investors planning modest refurbishment. It is best suited to purchasers prioritising transport links and low upfront entry rather than a move-in-perfect family home.
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